What do you think of Lying?

[PrettyKitty1]

I wonder how many people think lying is good or bad, and why? Is lying truly necessary to achieve something?

You guys are more than welcome to support your answers based on religion, personal experiences or politics.

[teko]

First do no harm, and never tell a lie. Lying is an insult to the reciever and the giver, gentleness and a warm smile go along ways.

[Crochetya]

I don't care to be lied to, soooooo....I try to choose words that are true that would not hurt the person. If I know they won't like or will be hurt, I might say," You will not like what I am going to tell you, and I'll try to say it simple and not hurtful." That way they know I tried to avoid hurting them. I despise someone lying to me. I will interpret it the wrong way, as rude and an insult to my intelligence.

Swamp, If the person is dying, at the moment, and I would try to have them stay with me and just talk to them and have them concentrate on staying calm, until someone can help them get to a hospital.

I have never done this nor ever been in this situation. I hope God will guide me if it does.

[margypops]

Yes I would lie ..

[swampcritter]

Suppose you are walking down the street, and someone is hit by a car. You run up and you realize that the person has horrific injuries and will not survive.

The person is weakening fast..."will I be okay?" he asks you...

What is your answer? Remember, they have minutes to live.

[leeisgettingclean]

i do not think lyin is a good trait but i do think its a human trait in many..I have lied as I am sure//certain everyone has but not proud of it

[RJ233]

April, that is a cool idea with the pumpkin.  
It is weird if you think about it Christmas (Santa toys for the children),Easter (Bunny Basket for the children),Holloween(Candy for the children,or pay the price, my trick). They all direct to children.